Celebration Of Black Female Voices – Still I Rise – Poetry Competition

Saturday 29 October

You are invited to join us to hear readings of some of the poems written for the Celebration of Black Female Voices – Still I Rise competition.

 

Presented by Neighbourhood Services

The theme for the competition is The Black Female Experience – Still I Rise. Winners of the competition will receive their prizes at the event. Attendees of the event will be given the opportunity to read their own poems. Come along and support. Let’s celebrate the poetic talent of the women of Leicester.

More Leicester Listings MORE

Leicester Sunday 22 June

Annual Windrush Day Lecture 2025

The Annual Windrush Day Lecture, presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, features Professor Verene A…

Leicester Monday 14 - Friday 18 July

Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School

Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School is unique dance training programme that brings together leading professional dance practitioners from…

Leicester Friday 26th September 2025

All Night Long

Polish your dancing shoes and ‘Get ready’ because here we come!  ‘All Night Long’ is an outstanding high…

Leicester Friday 7th November 2025

Typically Tina

Tina Turner is one of the most enduring and iconic music legends of all time. With a career…

Leicester Tuesday 11 November

Black Heritage Voices 2025

Black Heritage Voices is a sector-focused conference bringing together professionals from across the heritage landscape who are working…